paraphimosis

/ ˌpærəˌfɪˈməʊsɪs /

noun

1. inability to retract the penis into the prepuce as a result of narrowing of the prepuce

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Paraphimosis, par-a-fī-mō′sis, n. strangulation of the glans penis by constriction of the prepuce.

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When the Pr�putium is so streight that the Glans can be no longer uncover'd, this Indisposition is call'd Phimosis; but if the Pr�putium be turn'd back above the Glans, after such a manner that it can no longer cover the same Glans, it is a Paraphimosis.

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The Paraphimosis is cur'd by making Fomentations on the Part, to allay the Inflammation if there be any; and it is to be pull'd down with the Fingers.

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The glans could easily be uncovered, but the tightness of the prepuce and its unyielding qualities made paraphimosis a possibility; so that the young man, having once or twice had considerable difficulty in returning the prepuce to its place, never attempted its retraction again.

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I have seen two very annoying cases of paraphimosis resulting from this procedure, the struggles of the child having prevented the return of the prepuce to its proper place, and the violent crying and sobbing of the child having assisted to congest the organ.

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